Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]
A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! Join us […]
Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati, OH Join us for a Braver Discussion as we digest and process the election results. We will break into small groups to discuss our post-election hopes and concerns, and what we can do to make a positive impact towards depolarization. I hope to see you there!
Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]
Recent elections have challenged us to rebuild what Lincoln called our "bonds of affection.” Braver Angels is sponsoring a moderated discussion to reflect on the results of the 2024 election. This gathering is about self-reflection, communicating, listening, and moving forward. It is about recognizing our foundational role as citizens to be the architects and agents […]
Local Focus: Eugene & Springfield Area (Southern Willamette Valley), Oregon For folks who want to understand what divides us. This is a get-together for the open-minded. Pull up a chair and let's have some respectful and civil discourse about what led you to believe what you believe and vote for what you vote for. Maybe […]
Local Focus: Delaware Please join us to share food and fellowship! Learn more about what Braver Angels has to offer, what volunteer roles are available, and help us decide which future events to schedule. Please bring a covered dish (homemade or store-bought) or non-alcoholic beverage to share. ** This event is open to the media […]
Local Focus: For members and interested parties living in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties, PA Lower Susquehanna Post-Election Check-In Member Meeting
Are you a military member or veteran and interested in how your fellow vets and service members are working to reduce political polarization in the United States? Come to our Welcome Event and you will learn about Braver Angels and where you can continue your mission of defending the Constitution of the United States against […]
Local Focus: Northern Virginia This meeting will take place exactly one week after the polls close. What else could would we able to discuss? Expect to see some context or questions from us to frame the initial discussion if you're registered. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]
* Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the training process (by completing at least step 1- the training eCourse). f you are interested in getting started, please visit https://braverangels.org/get-involved/debate-chairs/ to learn more and enroll in the training. Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-Training? If so, join us […]
Local Focus: Michigan Michigan BA Meeting to discuss current topics and share experiences of BA in Michigan ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Restricted Attendance: Young Professionals Organization - Park City Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see […]
Meet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Join us at our monthly gathering - Pie and Depolarization. This is a casual event where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The format changes month to month, but usually involves small group or individual discussions, while supporting our host, Bipartisan Café, with your patronage. This event is open […]
Join us for a community service project to pack meals for children who lack adequate nutrition on the weekends. We’ll be at Every Meal, a nonprofit based in Roseville (https://www.everymeal.org/) that provides food for pre-K through 8th grade students on the weekends. This is a response to a need expressed by principals and school officials. […]
Join us for a community service project to pack meals for children who lack adequate nutrition on the weekends. We’ll be at Every Meal, a nonprofit based in Roseville (https://www.everymeal.org/) that provides food for pre-K through 8th grade students on the weekends. This is a response to a need expressed by principals and school officials. […]
Local Focus: Glastonbury, CT and surrounding towns & communities. "A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” Although Braver […]
Monthly meeting of the Central/Eastern Virginia Alliance. Open to members, guests, and walk-ins.
We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides of the political spectrum. We'll be watching the film: A Road Trip Across a Divided America. “The discussion(s) of this film/book and its […]
Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
Monthly Online Forum to discuss 2024 Elections ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
We will gather post-election, to share our hopes and concerns, while engaging in a service project, to help ourselves to feel grateful, before the holidays.Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties - but all are welcome ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
How do you want to manage your emotions and relate to others in victory, defeat, or ongoing uncertainty about the election? We will be tempted by triumphalism if our side wins and by spite and revenge if our side loses. Either way, we all lose, and our ability to govern ourselves in a democratic republic […]
* Local Focus: Chicago, IL Describe Braver Angels for new prospects. We will start with mingling and then proceed to a speech describing Braver Angels. Then, participants who would like to opt in will be asked to form tables of four. After describing Braver Angels techniques (Listen, Acknowledge, Pivot, Perspective), those who opted in will […]
A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! ** This […]
* Local Focus: Metro-West, MA Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are […]
